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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.27, 1,220.45 and 867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.27, 1,220.45 and 867.10 is: 1,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.27 : 1,220.45 = 867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.27/1,220.45 = 867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.27x = 1,220.45 × 867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.27x = 1,058,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,252.20/886.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.05

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